Port Glasgow, Inverclyde Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Port Glasgow, Inverclyde.
Inverclyde · Scotland · Town
Planning applications in Port Glasgow are administered by Inverclyde Council. View the full Inverclyde Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Port Glasgow
Port Glasgow, the second-largest town in Inverclyde, Scotland, has seen a decline in population from 19,426 in 1991 to 15,414 in 2011. Situated just east of Greenock, this historically significant town was once a burgh in Renfrewshire. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the demographic changes and historical context of Port Glasgow may provide valuable insights.
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Area Information
- Admin district: Inverclyde
- Parliamentary constituency: Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- LSOA: Kilmacolm, Quarriers, Greenock Upper East/Central - 04
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Port Glasgow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Port Glasgow.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Port Glasgow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
5 planning applications found near Port Glasgow.
- 26/0089/IC - Inverweld 34 King Street Port Glasgow PA14 5JE
Proposed Change of Use from Industrial Unit to Food, Drink & Entertainment Venue
Status: Undecided | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-05-18 - - Clune Park Port Glasgow
Residential development of up to 135 units and associated roads and infrastructure (major development) (planning permission in principle)
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Former K9 Kutz 11 Church Street Port Glasgow PA14 5EH
Change of use from dog groomers to laundrette
Status: Conditions | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2025-07-30
View full details - - Land Adjacent To Gallaghers Retail Park Port Glasgow
Erection of retail unit
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2025-07-02
View full details - - Flats 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2 65 Church Street Port Glasgow PA14 5JD
Change of use from four residential flats to short term lets (in retrospect)
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Inverclyde | Date: 2023-11-24
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A brief summary of Port Glasgow in Inverclyde
Port Glasgow, the second-largest town in Inverclyde, Scotland, has seen a decline in population from 19,426 in 1991 to 15,414 in 2011. Situated just east of Greenock, this historically significant town was once a burgh in Renfrewshire. For those researching planning applications in the area, understanding the demographic changes and historical context of Port Glasgow may provide valuable insights.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Port Glasgow a particularly low-crime area.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Port Glasgow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Port Glasgow
In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Port Glasgow. The average decision time was 58 days.
At 58 days on average, decisions near Port Glasgow slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Port Glasgow were full planning applications (2), outline applications (1). Full planning applications account for 40% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 2 smaller schemes were submitted.
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.